Description

The OPTI80C42 is an IC chip under the product category of electronic components. It is Hewlett-Packard's bar code decoder IC that offers a flexible bar code decoding capability. OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) can use this product to cater to a growing number of industry segments and applications. Its sophisticated firmware enables it to accept data from a wide variety of scanners and decode the most popular bar code symbologies automatically. User implementation is easy, as it requires only a few supporting components and provides a standard I/O interface.

Specifications and features

• Ideal for Hand Scanning and Non-contact Laser Scanning Applications
• Supports 7 Industry Standard Bar Code Symbologies
• Automatic Code Recognition
• Choice of Parallel or Serial Interface
• Full Duplex ASCII Interface
• Extensive Configuration Control
• Optical and Escape Sequence Configuration
• Input and Output Buffering
• Low Current (18 mA) CMOS Technology
• 40 Pin DIP and 44 Pin PLCC Packages
• Audio and Visual Feedback Control
• EEPROM Support for Nonvolatile Configuration
• Single +5 Volt Supply

Application Scenarios

The OPTI80C42 is widely used in hand scanning and non-contact laser scanning applications. Its flexibility and ability to automatically recognize and decode popular bar code symbologies make it ideal for businesses that need to manage inventory, assets, and shipments easily and efficiently. It can be used in different industries and applications such as healthcare, retail, transportation, logistics, and more.

Comparison

• Supports a wide variety of scanners and recognizes multiple bar code symbologies automatically
• Easy user implementation with only a few supporting components and standard I/O interface
• Full duplex ASCII interface offers reliable and efficient transfer of data
• Low current CMOS technology reduces power consumption
• EEPROM support allows for nonvolatile configuration

• May not be suitable for applications involving specialized or uncommon bar code symbologies
• Only available in 40 Pin DIP and 44 Pin PLCC packages, limiting options for certain applications